4810.22.50.44/Hole-Punched Light-Weight Coated Notebook Refill Paper/Japan

Hole-Punched Light-Weight Coated Notebook Refill Paper from Japan

This is pre-printed light-weight coated paper (under 72 g/m²) with subtle lines and margins, featuring three-hole punches for standard binders, containing over 10% mechanical fibers. It falls under HTS 4810.22.50.44 due to its kaolin coating on both sides, hole-punched perforation, and designation as printed looseleaf paper for writing purposes. The lightweight nature and mechanical fiber content distinguish it from heavier or fully chemical pulp papers.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Verify coating weight (<15 g/m² per side) and total basis weight (<72 g/m²) with lab tests to confirm light-weight coated classification

• Provide mill test certificates proving >10% mechanical/chemi-mechanical fibers and hole-punched features for CBP review

• Avoid misclassification as unperforated by documenting punched holes; common pitfall is declaring as plain copy paper